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Honey and Oatmeal Soap Bars made with goat's milk, organic oats, vanilla essential oil, and raw honey are soothing, gently exfoliating, and easy to make. These DIY soap bars lather wonderfully, are moisturizing, and are a lovely treat for your skin.
If this is your first-time using melt and pour soap and making your own soap, I know it can be a bit intimidating because it was for me too. But believe me when I say that once you get the hang of it, you'll be making your own bars in no time and will be looking forward to making more and discovering all of the different varieties you can make.
Oatmeal is a naturally exfoliating ingredient. Think back to when you have had a rash, chicken pox, or some other type of skin condition, and your doctor told your Mom to have you take an oatmeal bath or your Mom made up an oatmeal paste and put it on your skin. It's because oatmeal gently exfoliates the rough areas of your skin yet helps moisturize your skin. Plus, it doesn't dry your skin out like soap may.
However, the bonus of an oatmeal soap is that you get the bonus of the oatmeal plus the moisturizing benefits of goat's milk soap.
If you are looking for more reasons why doctors recommend people to use colloidal oatmeal on their skin, make sure to check out this resource.
If you are looking for some other fun DIY beauty projects, make sure to check out my Peppermint Sugar Scrub and my Pink Heart Bath Bombs.
Ingredients
- Organic oatmeal - I used Bob's Red Mill Extra Thick Rolled Oats
Instructions
You will find complete instructions at the bottom of the post.
Variations
I think that vanilla essential oil is great. Other essential oils that work in this soap recipe are Orange, Lemon, and Lavender. The combination of oatmeal and lavender would be a fantastic way to destress before bed. However, keep in mind if you are using any type of citrus essential oils that you may develop sun sensitivity. Refer to the packaging of the brand of essential oils you are using for more information.
Equipment
- Silicone mold - any type of silicone mold will work
- Mini spray bottle with rubbing alcohol
- Kitchen scale
- Pyrex measuring cup
- Wooden craft sticks
- Candy thermometer
Storage
One of the most important things to remember when making soap is that water and light are not kind to this soap. Once your soap has hardened, wrap each bar in wax paper and place the bars into an airtight container or a plastic storage bag. Then place in either the bathroom closet or in the cabinet. Just remove a bar each time you need a new one.
Top Tips
Did you know that goat milk soap helps keep your skin moisturized and lathers up beautifully?
Did you also know that goat's milk is packed with vitamins and minerals and contains fatty acids, citric acid, antioxidants, enzymes, and amino acids?
So, by adding this to your oatmeal, not only are you soothing your skin, but you are also replenishing your skin.
Since bubbles are common when making soap, you will need to spritz the top of the soap with rubbing alcohol as soon as your pour it. Then the bubbles that appeared at the top of your soap will disappear almost immediately.
Bubbles are common when making soap so you will need to spritz the top of the soap with rubbing alcohol as soon as you pour it. They will disappear almost immediately.
Another reason for bubbles could be that you got the melt and pour base too hot when melting it.Or another reason is that you could have stirred the soap too hard. Yes, I am serious about this. I thought the same thing when I was looking up tips when I was getting ready to make this myself. You need to gently stir it. If you are stressed, that is not the time to be making soap.
Make sure to allow the melt and pour soap to cool to 140 degrees before you add in your oils or they will melt away due to the heat.
I know trying to figure out how much essential oil to add to your soap is a bit daunting because you don't want too much, and you don't want too little. I found this great Fragrance Calculator over at Brambleberry. It's very helpful and has a lot of great information.
FAQ
That happens when you soap is too hot. That's why it's important to let your soap start to cool down once you remove it from the microwave before you add the oatmeal to it.
Like with anything, any time you put anything besides water down your pipes, it could potentially cause an issue. However, that doesn't mean you should stop using natural soaps, DIY scrubs or soaps.
The best thing to do is invest in a shower/tub strainer that will collect any of the remnants from the soap. That way just empty out the strainer when you are done, and nothing goes down the drain. Even if a little bit does, it won't be near what would go down it if you don't use one.
I am still trying out different ones as we have a walk-in shower. As soon as I find the one I like the best, I'll update the post.
Sometimes your soap will turn brown due to rancid essential oil. If your essential oil isn't properly stored or it has gotten old, it will go bad, hence when you use it in the soap making process, it may make the soap turn brown.
Honey and Oatmeal Soap
Honey and Oatmeal Soap Bars made with goat’s milk, organic oats, vanilla essential oil, and raw honey are soothing, gently exfoliating, and easy to make. These DIY soap bars lather wonderfully, are moisturizing, and a lovely treat for your skin.
Materials
- Goat's milk melt and pour soap base
- Vanilla essential oil
- Organic oatmeal - I used Bob's Red Mill Extra Thick Rolled Oats
- Raw honey
Tools
- Silicone mold - any type of silicone mold will work
- Mini spray bottle with rubbing alcohol
- Kitchen scale
- Pyrex measuring cup
- Wooden craft sticks
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Food blender/grinder
- Candy thermometer
Instructions
- Weigh the base.
- Cut the soap base in half. Set one base aside. Cut the other base into 1" cubes.
- Grind the oatmeal into a fine powder and set aside.
- Add 2 to 3 cubes of soap into the Pyrex measuring cup and put it into the microwave and set for 30 seconds and melt.
- Remove, stir, and put back into the microwave for 10 seconds if needed.
- Add in ⅛ teaspoon of the honey and stir carefully with the craft stick. Check the temperature with a candy thermometer to make sure the temp isn't over 140 degrees. Then add in 20 - 22 drops of essential oil then stir again.
- Pour the soap mixture into the mold. Sprinkle in the oatmeal and stir in with a craft stick.
- Spray the top of the soap with a spritz of rubbing alcohol if bubbles form.
- Repeat the process for each bar of soap.
- Let set for 2 hours or until the soap has hardened.
- Then store the soap once it's hardened.
Nova S says
thank you, great info as always
MICHAEL A LAW says
That seems like a good product!
cindy legg says
i love the scent of honey stuff n i think it has a lot of antibacterial qualities but i bet this soap would smell and feel luxurious love it
gloria patterson says
I am impressed with all the details you have given. All the problems that could pop up and what to do. I have been thinking about making some. It is hard to find what you want.
It really is. You can get a lot of the needed ingredients on Amazon or at many craft stores. But the good thing is, once you have some of the basics, like the molds, you won't have to rebuy them. Thank you for the kind comments.